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PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Vanessa V. Benasas
Subject Teacher
Challenges of
Middle and Late
Adolescence
Input and Output Devices
On Facing Challenges
During Adolescence
Developmental changes in the
Middle and Late Adolescence
Aspects
• Physical
• Identity/self-concept
• Emotional Behavior
• Social Attitude
• Peer Relationship
• Family Relationship
• Romantic Relationship
• Decision Making/Independence
• Cognitive Development
• Values/Morality
• Career Goal
PHYSICAL
Middle Adolescence Late Adolescence
Females have almost completed
the physical development while
the males are still in the process of
maturity. Females are fully developed
whole physical growth for male
There is the desire to look good continues
and to impress others. Other issues
of concern are fashion hygiene and
weight.
Identity/self-concept
Sense of identity has not yet Adolescence have firmer
been established. Identity sense of identity through
crisis is prevalent partly they continue to explore
because of confusion brought about the self. The process
about by the diverse changes of discovery continues in
in their bodies. areas such as family,
Have low self-esteem and relationships, education, and
poor self-concept but high career.
expectations for oneself.
Emotional Behavior
Most of the adolescents are They slowly possess the
moody, sensitive, rebellious, ability to delay gratification.
stubborn and inconsistent.
They rebel against There is an increased
requirements of policies.
Some tend to be rude in emotional stability.
speech and quite often talk
back to their parents or elders.
Some are prone in using bad
words.
Social Attitude
There is desire to be They have increased and
recognized, be liked and gain deeper capacity for caring
success and greatness in their others.
endeavors. There is an emerging social
They love to compete with autonomy among them.
other people even with the
sibling in the family.
Some are eager to explore
and experience
Peer Relationship
Eager to make new friends The peer groups fades in
and “Friendship” is everything importance and is replaced
to them. by a few good and trusted
They are very much loyal to friends.
their peers.
The influence if peers is quite
strong which sometimes leads
them to risky behaviors.
Family Relationship
As adolescents develop closed Conflict with parents often
ties with their peer groups, the decrease with age.
relationship with their family Family is becoming
deteriorates influential again.
Conflicts may arise due to
adolescents assertion to
freedom and other concerns.
Romantic Relationship
Slowly, adolescents begin to There is development of
be interested in romantic more serious relationships.
relationships and in physical or Serious intimate
emotional affection. relationships begin to
Early romantic relationship develop.
tend to be od short duration, Majority regards love ,
usually just a few months or fidelity, and lifelong
weeks. commitment as essential to
a successful relationship.
Decision
Making/Independence
They are prone in making They manifest increased
poor decisions, This can be a independence and self
problem especially when poor reliance.
decisions lead adolescents to There is a rapid emerging
risky behaviors, such as use of ability to make independent
alcohol or drugs. decisions and to
Choose less responsible compromise.
Cognitive Development
They develop abstract There is development of
reasoning skills,, includes abstract, complex thinking
having logical thinking skills, which assists them in
expansion of verbal abilities developing an ability
and ability to grasps comprehend things such as
conventional morality. how current behaviors affect
long-term health status.
They begin to be mature
Values/Morality
They start to develop a sense There is development of
of values and begin to be abstract, complex thinking
concerned about exhibiting which assists them in
ethical behaviors. developing an ability
They begin t develop moral comprehend things such as
reasoning, honesty, and pro- how current behaviors affect
social attitudes such as long-term health status.
helping, volunteerism and They begin to be mature
caring for others.
Career Goal
Many of them remain to be They have greater capacity
risk takers as they feel thar for setting goals
they are invincible. Many are Adolescents become
still hungry for happiness and concerned with their future
freedom and are carefree and There is less participation in
responsible.
risky activities.
Challenges in the Middle and Late Adolescence
(MIDDLE ADOLESCENCE)
1. Creation of stable identity

2. Emotional Maturity
3. Establishment of some form of autonomy from parents or family
4. Establishment of a healthy romantic relationhips
5. Establishment of a better relationship with parents/family.
6. Control of impulsive emotions and establishment of good behavior
7. Improvement of decision - making skills
8. Improvement of personal ethical and value system
9. Establishment of regard from one safety via avoidance of
participations in risky behaviors
10. Consideration of career and future goals
Challenges in the Middle and Late
Adolescence
(LATE ADOLESCENCE)
1. Finishing studies
2. Entry to the workforce
3. Finding a significant role in society or in
world
4. Entering responsible romantic partnership
5. Preparing to build one’s own family
6. Preparing to become a responsible parent
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